and if obama care has not affected you in a way that is not negative? well, that will not be part of this hearing. look at the local coverage from "the arizona republic." the only four witnesses invited to testify were residents who said they have been negatively affected by the health care program. audience members were not permitted to speak. a group of local seniors gathered outside the hearing in support of health care reform. an arizona department of corrections retiree from apache junction said he hadn't been able to find insurance for his wife, prediabetic and has high blood pressure, until the affordable care act was here. "my income was less than $60,000. through the affordable care act, we can get insurance for less than $350 a month. it is the only hope i have in the world of having health care for my wife." another man said he was sexually assaulted in 2004 and contracted hiv. the affordable care act assures that he can get insurance, despite his pre-existing condition and he can keep it without worrying about a lifetime spending limit. he s